Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Mátyás Seiber with his captivating album "More Nonsense," released on May 19, 2017, under the Cavi-Music label. This 49-minute journey through Seiber's musical genius is a delightful blend of classical elegance and playful whimsy, showcasing his unique ability to blend various musical influences, from Palestrina to Impressionism, and the rich tapestry of Hungarian folk song.
The album opens with the intricate and lively "Divertimento for Clarinet and String Quintet," a five-movement suite that highlights Seiber's mastery of form and texture. Following this, the gentle "Andante Pastorale for Clarinet and Piano" offers a serene interlude, while the "3 Morgensternlieder" brings a touch of poetic charm with its three songs set to the whimsical texts of Christian Morgenstern.
Seiber's playful side shines through in "More Nonsense," a four-movement suite for soprano, clarinet, bass clarinet, violin, and guitar. This delightful set of pieces is a testament to Seiber's ability to infuse classical forms with a sense of humor and lightheartedness. The album also features the whimsical "The Owl and the Pussycat," a setting of Edward Lear's famous nonsense poem, and the lively "Serenade for Six Wind Players," a three-movement work that showcases Seiber's skill in writing for wind instruments.
Throughout the album, Seiber's innovative spirit and musical versatility are on full display, making "More Nonsense" a captivating exploration of his unique artistic vision. Whether you're a longtime fan of Seiber's work or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to enchant and delight.
Divertimento for Clarinet and String Quintet: I. ToccataMátyás Seiber, Phillip Roy, Kilian Herold, Hwa-Won Rimmer, Raphael Sachs, Frank-Michael Guthmann
Divertimento for Clarinet and String Quintet: II. Variazioni SempliciMátyás Seiber, Phillip Roy, Hwa-Won Rimmer, Kilian Herold, Frank-Michael Guthmann, Raphael Sachs
Divertimento for Clarinet and String Quintet: III. ScherzoMátyás Seiber, Kilian Herold, Phillip Roy, Hwa-Won Rimmer, Frank-Michael Guthmann, Raphael Sachs
Divertimento for Clarinet and String Quintet: IV. RecitativoMátyás Seiber, Raphael Sachs, Frank-Michael Guthmann, Kilian Herold, Hwa-Won Rimmer, Phillip Roy
Divertimento for Clarinet and String Quintet: V. FinaleMátyás Seiber, Frank-Michael Guthmann, Raphael Sachs, Phillip Roy, Hwa-Won Rimmer, Kilian Herold
Andante Pastorale for Clarinet and PianoMátyás Seiber, Kilian Herold, Nicholas Rimmer
3 Morgensternlieder: No. 1, Der TrichterMátyás Seiber, Kilian Herold, Sarah Maria Sun
3 Morgensternlieder: No. 2, Das KnieMátyás Seiber, Kilian Herold, Sarah Maria Sun
3 Morgensternlieder: No. 3, Das NaobemMátyás Seiber, Kilian Herold, Sarah Maria Sun
Introduction and Allegro for Clarinet, Cello and PianoMátyás Seiber, Kilian Herold, Frank-Michael Guthmann, Nicholas Rimmer
The Owl and the Pussycat for Soprano, Violin and GuitarMátyás Seiber, Sarah Maria Sun, Felix Borel, Carsten Linck
More Nonsense for Soprano, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Violin and Guitar: More Nonsense IMátyás Seiber, Sarah Maria Sun, Kilian Herold, Anton Hollich, Felix Borel, Carsten Linck
More Nonsense for Soprano, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Violin and Guitar: More Nonsense IIMátyás Seiber, Kilian Herold, Sarah Maria Sun, Nicholas Rimmer
More Nonsense for Soprano, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Violin and Guitar: More Nonsense IIIMátyás Seiber, Kilian Herold, Sarah Maria Sun, Nicholas Rimmer
More Nonsense for Soprano, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Violin and Guitar: More Nonsense IVMátyás Seiber, Kilian Herold, Sarah Maria Sun, Nicholas Rimmer
Serenade for Six Wind Players: I. Allegro moderatoMátyás Seiber, Tino Plener, Saar Berger, Rune Brodahl, Rui Lopes, Angela Bergmann, Anton Hollich
Serenade for Six Wind Players: II. LentoMátyás Seiber, Anton Hollich, Tino Plener, Saar Berger, Rune Brodahl, Rui Lopes, Angela Bergmann
Serenade for Six Wind Players: III. Allegro VivaceMátyás Seiber, Anton Hollich, Tino Plener, Saar Berger, Rune Brodahl, Rui Lopes, Angela Bergmann
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